The Earth 2 Podcast

There's a LOT to talk about this episode as David and Peter bring you this bizarre tale from Wonder Woman 156. Robert Kanigher is making some big changes to our favourite Amazon Princess and it all starts HERE! As ever, our hosts retell the story, give their thoughts and most importantly for this issue, look at the reader feedback from the time it was published.   #wonderwoman #robertkanigher #ros...

David and Peter jump back to 1958 to cover a story from Wonder Woman issue 100 where Wonder Woman meets her counterpart from DIMENSION X!     #dcmultiverse #wonderwoman #paradiseisland #dimensionx #amazons #landofthegiants #stevetrevor #dianaprince

Starman! Black Canary! The Mist! Talking Flowers? This episode has it all! David and Peter are joined by special guest Amy to bring you another heroic team up set on Earth-2.     #dcmultiverse #earth2 #starman #blackcanary #themist #mist #gardnerfox #murphyanderson #jamesrobinson #tonyharris #jsa #justicesocietyofamerica #justicesociety

David and Peter bring you this Silver Age Lois Lane tale which is so controversial, we nearly didn't cover it!   Also this episode, we take a look back at the Parallel Earths we've encountered so far and present a rough guide as how to get to them!   #dcmultiverse #dcu #dccomics #silveragecomics #superman #superbaby #loislane #lanalang #corporalpunishment #spanking #nlp #hypnosis #bigamy #conditio...

The SECONDS tick away as we cover the SECOND Doctor Fate and Hourman team up and the debut of the SECOND Psycho-Pirate in this SECOND story set entirely on Earth-2!  Join David and Peter as they dive into Showcase 56. Don't forget to take your Miraclo pill!     #dcmultiverse #dccomics #shgowcase #earth2 #drfate #doctorfate #hourman #psychopirate 

What's this? Superman and Batman hunted by the police? Lex Luthor and Clayface are heroes? Thomas Wayne and Ma and Pa Kent are alive? I smell a parallel universe. Join David and Peter as they recount this classic tale, adding their usual analysis and reader reaction from the time.   #dcmultiverse #superman #batman #lexluthor #clayface #worldsfinest #dccomics #markrussell #imperiouslex #thomaswayne...

Join David and Peter as they dive into Showcase 55.  This issue is a treat for all Earth-2 fans as it features Dr Fate, Hourman, Green Lantern Alan Scott and the return of DC's original muck monster, the macabre Man-Thing!... Sorry, Solomon Grundy! There is so much to talk about. Don't miss it.     #dccomics #drfate #doctorfate #hourman #alanscott #greenlantern #solomongrundy #manthing #gardnerfox...

By Erebus! David and Peter return to bring you another classic team up of the Flashes. This time, they're going up against the Duke of Darkness himself... THE SHADE. There's the usual retelling and discussion of the story as well as reader reaction from the time PLUS our hosts discuss how the Shade has changed over the years.     #dcmultiverse #flash #theflash #barryallen #jaygarrick #shade #thesh...

A trapped Superman calls upon Hercules, Atlas and Samson to save Metropolis but things don't quite go according to his plan. Join David and Peter as they examine this Silver Age tale and explore Superman's history with these heroes from the past. #dcmultiverse #superman #clarkkent #hercules #samson #atlas #earth3 #loislane #jimmyolsen #metropolis #silveragecomics #silverage  

David and Peter take a look at three Silver Age stories featuring parallel versions of Superboy and our favourite teenagers from the future, the Legion of Super-Heroes!  There's confusion, betrayal, thrills and, of course, good old fashioned Legion bureaucracy.    #dcmultiverse #superboy #lsh #legion #legionofsuperheroes #smallville #chiefparker #brainiac5 #invisiblekid #ultraboy #chameleonboy #el...

... or Green Lantern of Two Worlds. It's double the fun as Hal Jordan meets... HAL JORDAN!?!? Join David and Peter as they recount this little known tale. As usual, they'll also be looking at reader reaction from the time as well as adding their own insights into the story.   #greenlantern #haljordan #dcmultiverse #gardnerfox #gilkane #julieschwartz #carolferris     

David and Peter join Zatanna in her search for her missing father, Zatara! She encounters many heroes on the way including Hawkman, the Atom, Green Lantern, Elongated Man and, apparently, Batman! We also analyse the history of Zatara and deduce which Earth he's from! It's our most ambitious episode yet covering 7 stories! Don't miss it.   #dccomics #dcmultiverse #multiverse #zatara #zatanna #hawkm...

... or Part 2 of Crisis on Earth-Three, the second JLA/JSA crossover where the two teams tackle the evil villainy of ... The CRIME SYNDICATE OF EARTH-THREE. Join David and Peter for a gripping episode featuring Magical Mosquito nets, anti-matter explosions and a letter from our old friend, Roy Thomas!     #jla #jsa #crimesyndicate #roythomas #superman #batman #flash #wonderwoman #greenlantern #drf...

We kick off the first half of the second JLA/JSA team up with Justice League of America 29 where we first meet ..... the CRIME SYNDICATE OF AMERICA! Will the JLA be able to stop them? How are the JSA involved? Will David and Peter remember what voices they are using for each character? All these questions AND MORE will be answered this episode!   #jla #jsa #earth1 #earth2 #earth3 #crimesyndicate #...

In the next JLA/JSA team-up, we meet the Crime Syndicate. These evil Earth-3 counterparts of the Justice League are Ultraman, Superwoman, Owlman, Johnny Quick and Power Ring. But did you know, there's a history to those names? In this episode we take a special look at the characters who previously used those names and their legacy.   #jla #jsa #crimesyndicate #ultraman #superwoman #owlman #johnnyq...

David and Peter bring you a tale of LEGEND. This one has it all. Superman, Hercules, Ben Hur, Pith Helmets, dodgy make up, woodwork, evil Kings, rock tossing, giant caterpillars and attempted celebrity impersonations. No Brian Blesseds were harmed in the making of this Podcast.   #superman #actioncomics #dc #dcmultiverse #hercules #dccomics #benhur #brianblessed #johnhurt #petercushing 

Batman nearly has a mental breakdown in this story so that can only mean one thing.... Hammy Adam West acting from Peter. Join him and David as they recount this classic tale of parallel worlds, mistaken identities and novelty restaurant signage.   #batman #superman #dccomics #dcmultiverse #worldsfinest #robin #joker

Lois goes kite flying with the Jimmy Olsen Fan Club and ends up on a Parallel Earth.   It's a familiar story that could happen to any of us!     #loislane #multiverse #superman #jimmyolsen #lexluthor #dccomics #silveragecomics

Join David and Peter for the senses shattering conclusion to the epic first team up of the Justice League and Justice Society.       #jla #jsa #justicesociety #drfate #atom #flash #greenlantern #wonderwoman #justiceleague #hawkman #hourman #batman #blackcanary #crimechampions #fiddler #wizard #icicle #chronos #felixfaust #dralchemy #crisis #coie

The DC Multiverse kicks into high gear with this, part one of the FIRST of the annual JLA/JSA team-ups. Join our two hosts as they explore this classic issue. David enthuses at the return of his favourite character and Peter shows off his incredible vocal talent... or lack thereof.   #crisis #jla #dccomics #dcmultiverse #jsa #roythomas #gardnerfox #mikesekowsky #drfate #blackcanary #hawkman #alans...

One villain, two Flashes and the return of the Justice Society of America! David and Peter return to bring you the third meeting of the two Flashes, Barry Allen and Jay Garrick.   #flash #barryallen #earth2 #jaygarrick #vandalsavage #hawkman #atom #wonderwoman #johnnythunder #drmidnite #alanscott #greenlantern #jsa #justicesociety #justicesocietyofamerica   

David and Peter take an exciting look at the mostly forgotten version of the Crimson Avenger from the Silver Age of DC Comics. There's the usual informative chat, read through and analysis of this fun story. #dccomics #legacy #crimsonavenger #earth2podcast #earth2 #dicksprang #worldsfinest #worldsfinestcomics #silveragecomics

David beams in remotely once again to join Peter in a discussion of Justice League of America issues 15 and 16. This episode is jam packed with the best and worst of the Silver Age. One of us loved the story, the other...not so much!    #jla #justiceleague #gardnerfox #mikesekowsky #roythomas #jerrybails #silveragecomics #multiverse #dccomics #comicpodcast #dcmultiverse #superman #batman #flash #w...

It's Double the fun this week as our 2 hosts bring you the tale of 2 Flashes teaming up to catch 2 Rogues. Oh, yes, and also save Earth 2 from Annihilation!   #flash #flashoftwoworlds #barryallen #jaygarrick #captaincold #trickster #earth2 #rogues #gardnerfox #carmineinfantino 

David and Peter take a sidestep into Earth Prime and examine some classic Silver Age tales from the Strange Adventures comic.     #strangeadventures #dccomics #earthprime #gardnerfox #julieschwartz #dcmultiverse #multiverse #sciencefiction #silveragecomics #silverage #scifi